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When I speak with players about their putting, the most common thing I hear is, “I putt OK.” Is OK good enough for you? What are you doing to improve your putting? For the most part, strokes change very little, even with constant instruction. The quickest way to make a significant improvement in your putting stroke is to investigate whether a change in the length and style of your putter will help. The question then becomes which style — belly or long — will work best for you.  BELLY PUTTER Many players who use a conventional-length putter make the mistake of having one hand dominant over the other, which can promote overly active wrists and changes in face position. When utilized correctly, a belly putter will prevent either hand from dominating and encourage a shoulder-driven stroke.  LONG PUTTER The long putter only uses one arm actively in the stroke, which eliminates the push and pull issues typical with the short putter. Since the top of the grip is held against the body — creating a fulcrum — the putter practically swings itself. The hand on the lower part of the grip can help move the putter on the path that it wants to move along. The right hand should be on the shaft softly, allowing you to feel the path of the putter head.  BETTER VISION As you start to lengthen your putter, your posture becomes more upright. This has a positive effect when it comes to peripheral vision because as your head moves up, your vision does as well. This allows you to have a truer view of the line of your putt while keeping the hole and ball in your sight at the same time. GET USED TO IT It will take a few practice sessions to get used to a longer putter, but once you learn to feel how the large muscles control the belly putter or the lower hand swings the long putter along the intended path, your speed will improve. These are repeatable moves that allow for greater control. Changing the length of your putter allows you to start fresh with no bad habits or memories, and with a positive attitude. If you change, stick with it and practice good habits. Through trial and error, you will come across a setup and stroke that will be much more consistent than your previous one. Scott Heyn is PGA general manager at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda. To book a lesson, call (714) 961-0060, ext. 111, or e-mail him at sheyn@blackgoldgolf.com. |
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